The Ohio River crested and has begun to slowly recede back to its banks. The river has left behind debris and flood damage that we will have to deal with. The Mayor has declared a state of emergency through March 2nd for the City of Bellevue. This allows the City to waive procedures and formalities in order to provide quick assistance. To further assist with the clean-up, the City will place dumpsters at four locations most affected by the flooding:

Washington at Frank Benke

Foote at Frank Benke

Ward at Frank Benke

Van Voast at Frank Benke

The dumpsters should be in place late Monday or early Tuesday a.m. Given the nature of the clean-up, the dumpsters are available to residents in these areas only and not available for general use. This will be strictly enforced.

Residents in the affected area can bring debris and trash to the dumpsters. Residents in this area can also place the trash in front of their house or behind in the alleys as well. City crews will be working in the area to collect the trash and debris that is set out. If you have questions, please contact Keith Spoelker at the City Building – 431-8866 or leave a comment below.

Duke Energy has informed the City that they will be performing inspections on their gas metering equipment and piping installed inside buildings in the City beginning during February and March. They have subcontracted with Southern Cross Inc to complete these inspections at residences and businesses with inside gas meters. The complete announcement from Dukedetails how to identify a technician from Southern Cross.

If you have any questions regarding the inspection program, please contact:

The SD1 Stormwater Sewer project on Taylor Avenue is in the home stretch. SD1 will be crossing Center Street starting on Monday, February 12th. The City has reviewed their proposed traffic plan and have agreed to the following

Taylor Avenue: NORTHBOUND DETOUR

Motorists will need to turn west on Retreat to Berry and then North on Berry.

Taylor Avenue: SOUTHBOUND DETOUR

Motorists will need to use Division to detour around the closure

Center Street – LAFAYETTE to TAYLOR

Will be closed to thru traffic. Local traffic exiting may have delays but motorists will be able to turn on Taylor Ave.

Center Street – TAYLOR to WASHINGTON

Will be closed to all traffic from 7am to 5pm. Local traffic can exit to Washington, but will not be able to access Center from Taylor until after 5pm

TIMEFRAME – Should not exceed 1 week.

While this is an inconvenience for all, the work has to be done. If you have any questions, please let Keith Spoelker know by email at keith.spoelker@Bellevueky.org

Campbell County Fiscal Court is launching the Spring Class of the Campbell County Citizens’ Academy! Similar to a citizens’ police academy, about 20-25 participants (residents and business owners in Campbell) will be selected to go through an eight-week educational program. The program will run 6:30-9pm each Monday night from February 26th to April 16th. A wide variety of session topics and presenters are planned with the intent to better educate folks about the work and structure of county government and public services, as well as to get new faces engaged with the county.